Management of freshwater lenses on small Pacific islands

White, Ian; Falkland, Tony

doi:10.1007/s10040-009-0525-0

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“…Specific studies, which are concentrated towards such type areas are required for different geological set up and conditions (White and Falkland, 2010) [21].…”

Section: Interpretation Of Simulation Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sea -Water Intrusion Studies For Coastal Aquifers: Some Points To Ponder

Soni¹

2012

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Abstract:Researchers all over the world have contributed various scientific studies to understand coastal aquifers characteristics and to study sea water intrusions phenomenon. While evaluating the impact of sea water on ground water system near the coast some pertinent points haunt the scientific community. In this technical contribution authors has raised some burning issues and points. Though, such issues and dilemmas were emerged in the analysis and discussions in past but the error and its magnitude, reliability of analyzed data, volume and source of authenticity of input field data, practical acceptance of solutions suggested etc. are some points that need introspection. Precise and better scientific analysis and solutions may be thought for future research directions and focus can be made on some of the points and issues raised. Based on interdisciplinary approaches accuracy in "evaluation plan and procedure" can be achieved scientifically and the challenges of uncertainty of sea-water intrusion assessment can be dealt in totality. Predictions required should be done in a realistic timeframe in respect of any particular geological domain, country or specific area. In brief, this original and must to read article encompasses technical material for the entire scientific community.

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“…Specific studies, which are concentrated towards such type areas are required for different geological set up and conditions (White and Falkland, 2010) [21].…”

Section: Interpretation Of Simulation Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sea -Water Intrusion Studies For Coastal Aquifers: Some Points To Ponder

Soni¹

2012

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“…Water scarce countries in the Caribbean have already started adapting to climate change by implementing projects and revising water management approaches and policies. Desalination is not new to the Caribbean and has had mixed success in small island settings owing to operational costs (White and Falkland 2010), but extracting clean water from seawater is becoming an increasingly integral part of the region's search for water security.…”

Section: Economic Diversificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rainwater harvesting (RHW) will be important as alternative supplies of potable water (White and Falkland 2010) and for disaster risk reduction. Following extreme, destructive weather events such as hurricanes and tropical storms, damage to water infrastructure and contamination of water supplies may occur.…”

Section: Economic Diversificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond 1.5 °C: vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for Caribbean Small Island Developing States

Mycoo

2017

Reg Environ Change

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Global warming of 1.5°C above preindustrial levels and a commensurate increase in global greenhouse gas emissions pose an unprecedented danger to human settlements, livelihoods and the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), yet these challenges present tremendous opportunities to rethink development pathways. The paper has two objectives. One is to critically review present vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies employed by the state, private sector, non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and households. The other is to discuss vulnerabilities and identify adaptation and resiliency strategies which are considered most applicable beyond the 1.5°C limit. The Caribbean Region is the focus of the paper. A key finding of the paper is that temperature change above the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Conference of the Parties will make the natural and human systems of SIDS even more highly vulnerable than they are already. Another finding is that Caribbean states have implemented various innovative climate change adaptation strategies, but their relevance should the 1.5°C target be exceeded, requires further exploration. The paper is useful to policymakers, decision-makers and finance agencies in search of practical solutions to avert the implications for Caribbean settlements, economies and ecosystems should the temperature warming exceed 1.5°C.

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“…Aquifer recharge is sensitive to changes in temperature and precipitation, and rising sea levels and saltwater overwash from storm surges can contribute to saline intrusion into groundwater (Post and Abarca, 2010;Terry and Falkland, 2010;White and Falkland, 2010; see also Section 29.3.2, Table 18-8). However, groundwater extraction for coastal settlements and agriculture is the main cause for widely observed groundwater degradation in coastal aquifers (e.g., White et al, 2007a;Barlow and Reichard, 2010).…”

Section: Shoreline Erosion and Other Coastal Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, groundwater extraction for coastal settlements and agriculture is the main cause for widely observed groundwater degradation in coastal aquifers (e.g., White et al, 2007a;Barlow and Reichard, 2010). It is not yet possible to detect the impact of climate change on coastal aquifers with any degree of confidence (Rozell and Wong, 2010;White and Falkland, 2010).…”

Section: Shoreline Erosion and Other Coastal Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%